United States Power Squadrons® District 22 Spring Beacon22.pdf · 2019-05-20 · The BEACON 22 the Newsletter of the United States Power Squadron’s District 22 on Florida’s West

District 22 on Florida’s Gulf Coast SPRING 2019

8-16 September 2019 USPS Governing Board Galt House Louisville, KY https://www.usps.org/php/reservations_new/meetings.php?mtg_id=35

2-4 October 2019 D/22 Cruise & Rendezvous Fisherman’s Village, Punta Gorda, FL

4-5 October 2019 D/22 Fall Conference Charlotte County Event Center Punta Gorda, FL

12-16 February 2020 USPS Annual Meeting Ponte Vedra, FL

United States Power Squadrons® • District 22

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Commander

D/C Edward (Ted) Reiss SN-CN

[email protected] 239-213-8722

Executive Officer

D/Lt/C Samuel B. Bonilla, AP


Educational Officer

D/Lt/C John Nason, SN


Administrative Officer

D/Lt/C Clifford L Schmidt, JN


Secretary

D/Lt/C Peggy E. Reiss, JN-IN


Treasurer

D/Lt Andrea K. Battaglia, SN


Assistant Educational Officer

D/1/Lt Melissia Butler, JN


Assistant Secretary

D/1/Lt Gene C. Burson, JN

[email protected]

Assistant Treasurer

D/1/Lt Kathryn Considine, JN


D22 Website: http://www.usps.org/localusps/d22/

Beacon 22 Staff:

P/Stf/C Robert A. Stein, AP– EDITOR

P/C Terry L. Green, JN– ASSOC. EDITOR

Lt. G. Stubbs, S-PHOTOGRAPHER &

GRAPHICS SUPPORT

The BEACON 22 is the Official Newsletter

of the United States Power

Squadron® District 22.

Published four times a year

in individual squadrons

newsletters.

Please send information to

P/Stf/C Robert Stein, AP, Editor:

[email protected]

District Commander 2019-2020

D/C Edward (Ted) Reiss, Jr, SN Marco Island


Thank you for electing me as your District

Commander. Thanks to all who guided me over the

last few years in preparation for my new role. My

hope is to continue making District 22 America’s

Boating Club the premier Club in the country. I

pledge to do my best for you. One of my first goals is to see that members get information

from the National Club, and when needed, to get concerns from our

members to National. Another goal is to increase your reasons to

attend District conferences. The first step in that direction is to have a

relevant speaker at the Saturday lunch. Another is to have

roundtable topics that interest you. We are an evolving organization. Incorporating the America’s

Boating Club logo is slowly happening. Some changes are almost

here i.e. the new Boat Handling Course and updating course names

to better describe the courses. Revisions of other courses’ content to

reflect current technology and member’s interest is a bit slower. My

belief is there will be many suggested changes to simplify the

business aspect of our club. Stay tuned. Thinking of the future, the Governing Board meeting 8-16

September will be in Louisville, Kentucky. The D22 C&R will be in

Punta Gorda at Fisherman’s Village from 2–4 October immediately

followed by the Fall Conference also in Punta Gorda at the

Convention Center on 4-5 October--so you can come via boat or car. So be safe, go boating and have fun.

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EXECUTIVE OFFICER

D/Lt/C Sam Bonilla, AP [email protected]

Thank you for this

opportunity to serve District 22

as your Executive Officer. I’m

looking forward to an exciting year ahead, working

with your new Bridge and D/C Ted Reiss, SN in

making our district the best of the best in America’s

Boating Club®.

Well, we are off to a great start with the

completion of our 2019 Spring Conference. We

offered interesting roundtables, a very productive

and informative Commanders Meeting, and

presented many well-earned awards to our

squadrons and some of its members. Thanks to all

the award winners (listed in this newsletter)! Your

district appreciates your hard work and recognizes

your efforts in supporting the organization’s goals

and values with efforts clearly above normal

expectations. Congratulations!

One of the committees in my department

that I am looking forward to working with is

Cooperative Charting, headed by D/Lt Jim Strothers,

SN. Cooperative Charting is a major public service

activity of many of the squadrons in our district and

of great importance. However, Jim reports that

National has not renewed the MOU agreement with

NOAA due to member liability issues. As a result,

the National Board of Directors has notified the

National committee that NO reports be submitted to

NOAA due to these liability concerns. If issues are

resolved to both parties satisfaction, then National is

open to revisiting the opportunity for submissions

with NOAA. Jim will continue to monitor this

situation and will inform us as soon as this problem

is resolved. If you have any concerns or questions,

please feel free to contact Jim at

[email protected].

Another public service activity our

squadrons are involved with is our Vessel Safety

Check (VSC) program. While both of these

programs are big contributors in maintaining us safe

on the water, VSC’s go a bit further by offering us an 2019-2020 D22 Bridge

opportunity to talk directly with the boat owners. In

fact, in talking to some of our squadron Commanders,

many of them are conducting Vessel Safety Check

initiatives during this month’s National Safe Boating

Week, 18 – 24 May 2019.

Here are some cool statistics. In just 4

months into the VSC season, our examiners have

completed 2,364 checks, or 37% of the overall National

total! A major accomplishment by 137 district-wide

VSE’s. Would you believe the next highest district in

National only has 606 vessel safety checks to date?

Amazing! Thank you for working hard in keeping our

boating community safe on the water!

VSE Lt Eugene Kent, S with a satisfied VSC customer.



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ADMINISTRATIVE

OFFICER

D/Lt/C Clifford L. Schmidt, JN

[email protected]

I would like to thank all of

the D22 members for electing me as

the D22 Administrative Officer.

Thank you to all my Manatee Sail & Power Squadron

friends that attended the Change of Watch. A little bit

of my background. My wife, Carolyn and I moved to

Palmetto 6 years ago from Mound, MN. We live on

the water and enjoy exploring the West coast of

Florida in our 31’ Sea Ray. I am a full-time marine

accident investigator / surveyor traveling nationally

and internationally.

I look forward to this new exciting role within

the USPS organization as part of the D22 Bridge, I am

here to assist you and your squadron in the many

new and exciting changes coming to USPS in the

future.

The Administrative Department is

responsible for activities that are within the district,

including some of the following: District

Conferences, District Awards, Membership, Member

Involvement, Member Benefits, Squadron

Development, Boating Activities, and Operations

Training. To accomplish this responsibility, I have

dedicated members with great in-site to assist me

with these departments and making the

Administrative Department run smooth. Thank you

for joining the Administrative Department team.

In the following year the Administrative

Department has some great activities. One of the big

ones is the fall conference. This conference will also

encompass the annual D22 C&R. The C&R will be at

Fisherman’s Village, Punta Gorda, FL 2-4 October

2019. The fall conference will be at the Charlotte

County Event Center, Punta Gorda, FL 4-5 October.

The C&R committee and the conference committee

are working to make this a great joint opportunity

involving both activities. Hope to see you there by

water or land. More information to come!

Speaking of conferences if you have a round

table presentation you would like to present at a

conference, let me know. We have a lot of talented

people in the district that I am sure could present a

topic.

You are all aware of the new USPS Branding, I

hope all squadrons take advantage of the new look and

the national name recognition. We are working on

updating web sites, newsletters and logos. If you or your

squadron has any questions, please do not hesitate to

ask or send me an idea.

D/Lt/C Cliff Schmidt, JN

SAFE BOATING Wear your PFD, Carry a 406EPIRB and keep an eye on the weather

EDUCATIONAL OFFICER D/Lt/C John R. Nason, SN

[email protected]

This time last year I asked

that those of you who are

knowledgeable in the subjects

taught by USPS to get involved in teaching and share

your expertise with students taking our courses. I

hope some of you accepted the challenge and joined

the ranks of our teachers. I again make the call for

more help in our educational programs.

Nancy and I recently purchased a new boat.

We will be using our knowledge gained in squadron

courses to learn how to operate all the systems on

board. After learning how to navigate with the chart

plotter, our next job will be to make sure the air

conditioner works properly. A necessity in the

Florida summer.

We are also making plans to attend the

Governing Board meeting in Louisville this coming

September. It looks like a great venue to visit and site

see. I am looking forward to learning about the new

course materials that will be coming along in the near

future and bringing that information back to D22

squadrons at the Fall Conference.

I hope you all have a great summer with lots

of boating. See you in the Fall and we can swap sea

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The following is a listing of awards presented at the 2019

Spring Conference:

DISTRICT COMMANDER’S

OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARDS

The District Commander’s Outstanding Service Awards were presented to squadrons who served District 22 during 2019 Spring Conference and 2018 Fall Cruise and Rendezvous.

Squadrons Hospitality Coordinator Award-- presented to those squadrons who planned, coordinated and set-up the Squadron Meet and Greet at the 2019 Spring Conference.

Anna

CRUISE & RENDEZVOUS HOST & CO-HOST SQUADRONS

The Cruise & Rendezvous Host & Co-Host Squadrons Awards were presented to those squadrons who planned, hosted and co-hosted the 2018 District Fall Cruise & Rendezvous at Little Harbor, in Ruskin Florida:

ROUND TABLE PRESENTERS & SEMINAR MODERATORS

Educational Fund Honor Roll Certificates:

Honor Roll Certificates of Merit were awarded to Squadrons achieving 100% Status in the Educational Fund. Years of achieving this award are stated for each squadron:

Anna Maria Island, 32 Cape Coral, 18 Clearwater, 30 Crystal River 25 Ft. Myers, 31 Lakeland, 29 Manatee, 21 Marco Island, 32 Naples, 27 Peace River, 36 San Carlos Bay, 31 Sanibel Captiva, 34 Sarasota, 32 St. Petersburg, 32 Tampa, 28 Venice, 32

P/C/C Louie Ojeda, SN D/C Don Cook, SN

Cdr Tom Morr, P D/Lt/C Jack Nason, SN D/1/Lt Melissa Butler, JN

Cdr Ron Jones, AP Lt Chuck Whalen, SN

Lt Charlie Brunner, SN

D/Lt/C Robert Wolfe, S Jeffrey Mohl P/C Cliff Schmidt, JN P/C Richard Quodomine Jr., SN P/C Gene Burson, SN Cdr Peter Losi, AP Cdr Bill Behrens, P Cdr Nancy Nason, AP


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District 22 – Beacon 22

Anna Maria Island Sail and Power Squadron – The Bearings

Cape Coral Sail and Power Squadron – The Buoys

Ft. Myers Power Squadron – Scuttlebutt

Manatee Sail and Power Squadron – The Helm Station

Marco Island Sail and Power Squadron – The Eagle’s Eye

Peace River Sail and Power Squadron – Peace River Pilot

San Carlos Bay Sail and Power Squadron -- The Tidings

Sanibel Captiva Sail and Power Squadron – SOUNDINGS

Sarasota Power and Sail Squadron – South Wind

St. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron – Force 12

Venice Sail and Power Squadron -- Venice INLET

Distinctive Communicator Website Awards

District 22

Anna Maria Island Sail and Power Squadron

Cape Coral Sail and Power Squadron

Clearwater Sail and Power Squadron

Ft. Myers Power Squadron

Manatee Sail and Power Squadron

Marco Island Sail and Power Squadron

Peace River Sail and Power Squadron

San Carlos Bay Sail and Power Squadron

Sanibel Captiva Sail and Power Squadron

Sarasota Power and Sail Squadron

St. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron

Tampa Power Squadron

Venice Sail and Power Squadron

Distinctive Communicator Newsletter Awards: this award was determined by a national panel and recognized squadrons whose squadron newsletters have achieved a high status nationally.

Distinctive Communicator Newsletter Award

Website Distinctive Communicator Website Awards: This award was determined by a national panel and recognized squadrons whose squadron websites have achieved a high status nationally.


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SECRETARY’S DEPARTMENT FORT MYERS AND PEACE RIVER PUBLICATION AND GRAPHICS TROPHY AWARD This award was presented to the Squadron having the best publication and best graphics

combined as judged by the D22 Publications Committee.

3rd Place: Peace River Sail and Power Squadron 2nd Place: Marco Island Sail and Power Squadron

1st Place and Trophy Winner: Sarasota Power and Sail Squadron

EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT The Certificate of Educational Achievement is the goal of every United States Power

Squadron member. The recipient of this award has completed all educational courses and hereby referred to as SENIOR NAVIGATOR. The recipient of this award is:

Kenneth R. Clements, SN – Cape Coral Sail and Power Squadron

USPS Certificate of Educational Proficiency Award

The Certificate of Educational Proficiency is presented to members who have completed the grade of Advanced Pilot and successfully completed three Elective courses. The recipients of this award are:

P/Lt/C Deborah Clements, AP – Cape Coral Sail and Power Squadron P/C Michael Wade Hall, AP – Lakeland Sail and Power Squadron

ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT

NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE SQUADRON GROWTH AWARD – 2018. Honorable Mention. The Growth Award is earned by Squadrons having a retention rate of 87%, plus showing an increase in membership year over year.

Marco Island Sail and Power Squadron San Carlos Bay Sail and Power Squadron

Naples Sail and Power Squadron Clearwater Sail and Power Squadron

District 22 Youth Poster Contest Award

Winning posters are being submitted to the National Poster contest in September: This year’s theme “America’s Boating Club – Saves Lives”

6 – 8 Age Category First Place Winner: Renee Bigham—Manatee Sail & Power Squadron

9 –11 Age Category First Place Winner: Ava Richardson—Marco Island Sail & Power Squadron

12 – 14 Age Category First Place Winner: No Entries


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EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT The first award is for the Geodetic Mark Recovery Program Honor Roll The objective of the cooperative charting geodetic mark recovery program is to locate and identify reference marks and to report on their condition as Good, Poor, Not Found, or Destroyed

Placing 8th Nationally among Squadrons is: Venice Sail and Power Squadron Placing 11th is: Stf/C Gordon L. Bloom, Jr. SN, Venice Sail & Power Squadron

The second award is for Cooperative Charting Nautical Discrepancy Reporting Program: Placing 4th Nationally among Squadrons: Sarasota Power and Sail Squadron Placing 4th Nationally – Lt Jose A. Garnham, SN – Sarasota Placing 7th Nationally – Cdr Christopher M. Messenger, AP – Sarasota Placing 9th Nationally – Allison O’Brien, P – Sarasota Placing 23rd Nationally – Willis Sutherland – Sarasota Placing 27th Nationally – Tim Ryan, JN – Sarasota Placing 35th Nationally – Lt Carl W. Thieme, SN – Marco Island Placing 35th Nationally – Lt Cliff L. Winings, SN – Marco Island Individual 2018 USPS VSC awards were presented at the Orlando National meeting. Achieving 3rd place as top producer nationally:

P/D/C Thomas Rossini, SN-IN

For performing over 1000 VSC’s in 2018 for the 7th consecutive year in USPS

P/D/C Thomas Rossini SN-IN

For performing over 100 VSC’s in 2018 are:

P/D/C Thomas Rossini, SN-IN – 16 consecutive years. Lt/C Clifford Schmidt, JN – 3 consecutive years. Stf/C Robert Bales, AP – 2 consecutive years. P/C Ronald Terciak, JN – 1st year

COMMANDER’S AWARDS

THE DISTRICT 22 DISTINGUISHED SQUADRON CIVIC SERVICE AWARD The BoatU.S. Distinguished Civic Service Award is one of or the most prestigious award that a squadron may achieve. The Award recognizes community visibility and service through a variety of local activities. It is pre-sented under the joint sponsorship of the BoatU.S. Foundation and USPS® (America’s Boating Club®) through the National Squadron Development Committee. The recipient of this year’s Civic Service Award:

Sanibel-Captiva Sail and Power Squadron

THE DISTRICT 22 CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION These Certificates and monetary awards are presented to squadrons that generously provided the use of their buildings for D22 seminars, Officer Training and DB2000.

Fort Myers Power Squadron

Sarasota Power and Sail Squadron


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MEMBER EMERITUS recognizes a member who has obtained 50 Merit Marks.

P/R/C Charles G. Troike, SN-- Peace River Sail and Power Squadron

Lt Leroy Strey, P-- Venice Sail and Power Squadron

LIFE MEMBER for achieving 25 Merit Marks:

P/R/C Constance H. Beckman, SN-- St. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron

Lt Evelyn D. Eibach, S-- St. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron

P/C Donald L. Grier, P-- St. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron

P/C Lee H. Harkness, AP-- Marco Island Sail and Power Squadron

James J. Hock, JN-- Sanibel-Captiva Sail and Power Squadron

P/C William D. Jefferson, AP-- Cape Coral Sail and Power Squadron

R/C Janet U. Lane, SN-- Naples Sail and Power Squadron

P/D/C Richard A. Rutkowski, N-- Naples Sail and Power Squadron


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2019

Fall Conference

Friday, 4 October:

Squadron Officers and Council Meetings

“Discover Your Fountain of

Youth” Dinner

and activities

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Saturday, 5 October: Roundtables / Seminars – Suggestions appreciated – Contact any Bridge member

or your Commander Awards Luncheon / Conference Meeting Hotel Info:

Four Points Sheraton – 941-637-6770

Per night - $109.00 + $9.95 resort fee (15 September 2019 cutoff)

Springhill Suites Marriott – 941-347-4224

Per night - $114.00 (12 September 2019 cutoff)

*Must mention United States Power Squadrons and book for 2 nights for these rates*


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THANK YOU to the D22 members that recently participated in our annual District cruise. The group totaled 85 of which 40 were our D22 members. This year’s adventure was something a bit different in that we sailed on Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas. The itinerary was Nassau, Bahamas, St Thomas and St Maarten. Most of these ports were familiar stops but the ship itself is a destination in its own right. From zip-lining, surfing, and rock climbing to fabulous shows, shopping, numerous musical venues or just

strolling through Central Park or Boardwalk, everyone had options galore to enjoy.

The group was given a Scavenger Hunt clue sheet prior to getting onboard that was designed to help guests get acclimated more quickly to the ship with its numerous neighborhoods and venues. The next afternoon, our group enjoyed an exclusive cocktail party where they mingled amongst one another while listening to the results of the Scavenger Hunt. The team of Andrea Battaglia, her daughter Nan, and granddaughters Brittany and Taylor won the prizes for having all the correct answers.

In case you didn’t know, this annual cruise has been done for several years now as a fundraiser for the District as well as Squadrons who participate. The check this year was for $2142.09 and was presented to the Treasurer during the April conference.

Don’t miss out on NEXT year’s cruise on the BRAND NEW Holland America ship, the beautiful Nieuw Statendam. The itinerary is Half Moon Cay, Bahamas; Grand Turk, Amber Cover, Dominican Republic; and Key West. Dates are 16-23 Feb 2020 immediately following the Annual Meeting. Please contact Lt Dawn Eckhart at: [email protected] or (727) 403-0406 to sign up today with either the current promotion or our great group pricing!

D22 Feb 2019 Eastern Caribbean



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